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SoHo will open at 80 S. Pauahji Street in a renovated 5,500 square-foot space that will includse a bar and an area for live The Pauahi Street between Bethel Street and Fort Street Mall andnear , was occupiee by Mall Cafe until April. That bar had been citee by the Honolulu Liquor Commission in recent monthzs for unsanitary conditions and for overserving The commission also received a petitionh from community members opposing the renewal ofMall Cafe’ license because of alleged drug dealing and frequenyt fights. Mall Cafe’s former owner, Saiminv Corp., had been trying to transfer its liquor licenses tothe landlord, Uniobn Mill Investment.
SoHo ownert Daniel Gray, former general manager of the Loft Gallery and Loungde onHotel Street, said he was approacheed by Union Mill Investment to open a new venude in the spot. Gray plans to open part of thelounge 3,000 square feet — for this month’s Firsf Friday event downtown, and open the remaining spacer in August. Gray describes the new venue as a mixof performances, fashion and photographuy in a trendy and upscale The SoHo name stemd from the New York City neighborhoo d and a blend of “south” and “Honolulu”.